American Sign Language Instructor

Overview

Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the full‑time college instructor to teach classes and to participate in processes that will result in continuous improvement of instruction and programs, student success and completion, and advancement of the vision, mission, and values of Shasta College.

• Full‑time instructional faculty are contracted to work 175 days per year including 164 days of classroom instruction and 11 days of professional growth and development. Instructors enjoy up to 18 weeks off per year during the summer and winter intercessions. The Fall and Spring semesters each contain 17 weeks of instruction with approximately 82 instructional days. The Fall semester begins in late August and ends in mid‑December.
  
  The Spring semester begins in mid‑January and ends in mid‑May. The number of hours worked in any given day during a semester will vary based on course schedules. The District's academic calendars, showing the start and end dates of each semester and District holidays are available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• This position is Instructional faculty.
• Starting Salary: $63,500.44 - $/year on the  Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule.
• Salary Range: $63,500.44 - $/year on the  Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule.
• $2,000/year doctorate differential.
• State Teachers Retirement System (STRS).

This position is anticipated to start the beginning of the Fall 2026 semester. May be expected to teach online.

• Holiday and sick time will be provided.
• Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at a share of cost on a pre‑tax basis and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employees have the option to contribute to:
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 403(b) and 457 Retirement Plans
• Section 125 Plan including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Day Care Accounts.
• Employees have the option to purchase:
• Disability Income Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Only Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance.
• For more information regarding Employment and Benefits Policies, view the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement at https://.

Dean of Arts, Communications, and Social Sciences or designee.

• Meet classes/laboratories as assigned within the academic calendar.
• Develop and implement instruction for each class and laboratory period, consistent with the official course outline and District guidelines.
• For online and hybrid courses, maintain online course components, including asynchronous or synchronous content delivery, as required by the teaching assignment.
• For online and hybrid courses, provide regular student‑student and student‑instructor contact.
• During the first week of class, distribute a syllabus for each course to communicate to students the course description, objectives, grading, testing, attendance, and other requirements, in accordance with District guidelines on syllabus content.
• Provide regular, timely feedback to students; return all graded work in a timely fashion.
• Assign final grades for courses as required by District policy, administrative procedures, California Education Code, and Title 5.
• Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws.
• Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely manner and with consideration of cost to the student.
• Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.
• Supervise students in off‑campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement or where such supervision is part of the instructor’s load.
• Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
• Participate in professional development to remain current in the assigned discipline.
• Submit required administrative paperwork, including student learning outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Discipline‑specific classroom…